Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: AF
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2019-02-06
Contents
The course departs from the differences in economic development on local, regional, national and global levels, not least within the European Union (EU). Which processes have contributed to the geographical patterns and changes over time? How can scientific approaches and methods contribute to an enhanced understanding of these processes, but also to political decision-making influencing territorial development? During the course concepts, theories and issues related to economic geography, regional development, growth and welfare are introduced. Focus is on conditions in developed economies, especially Sweden, the Nordic countries and Europe. Changes during recent decades are emphasized. In addition, methods, among them GIS-applications, relevant for regional analyses, as well as practices within the fields of strategic/territorial development and regional policy, are dealt with. Students that are admitted to the course are expected to have basic skills in GIS, equivalent to those learned during the course Human Geography and urban Theory.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to: Knowledge and understanding
1. Knowledge in concepts and theories concerning economic geography and understanding for the discipline's changes over time,
2. Knowledge in strategies to deal with economic change, in particular on a regional level in developed economies,
3. Understanding of how globalization processes impact upon development at different geographical scales, especially on a regional level,
Competence and skills 4. Skills on how to compile, analyze and present geographic data by using a geographic information system (GIS),
5. Ability to independently identify and formulate relevant research questions in order to perform a study departing from specified instructions and timeframes, and also to choose relevant methods for completing the study,
6. Ability to apply economic geographical concepts and theories in descriptions and analyses of regions' development, and to present this in written form as well as orally,
Judgement and approach 7. Ability to assess and discuss different perspectives and strategies regarding regional economic development, and to relate these to the consequences for instance for individuals/households, groups in society, firms, economic sectors and geographical areas,
8. Ability to disseminate theoretical points of departure, choice of methods and conclusions in scientific publications dealing with economic geography and regional development.
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
Examination modes
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfer is always examined individually.
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